U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free

Dr. John Kim

Ophthalmology
New York, NY
24 years experience male

Locations

Office

New York

Address

1825 Riverside Drive, Suite 1B, New York
Directions

Insurances accepted

Aetna

Affinity Health Plan

AmeriChoice

Atlantis Health Plan

Cigna

CCM

ConnectiCare

EmblemHealth

Medicaid

Medicare

Amerigroup

WellCare Health Plans

UnitedHealthcare

Oxford Health Plans

HIP Health Plans

Health First Health Plan, Inc

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

Clearview Eye Surgery

Flushing, NY

Clearview Eye Surgery

Bronx, NY

Clearview Eye Surgery

New York, NY

About

Bio

Dr. John J. Kim is a Board certified ophthalmologist. He is the former Director of Residency in charge of training the new physicians at the Montefiore Medical Center. He was also the Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center. He served as Ophthalmology Instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Kim is currently the Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Elbert Einstein College of Medicine. He is also a member of the Medical Board of Directors for the Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration. After completing his pre-med education from Columbia University, he received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 1999. Dr. Kim is Fellowship trained in Cornea and Refractive Surgery from the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He serves as an attending surgeon at Montefiore Medical Center, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Jacobi Medical Center, North Central Bronx Hospital and the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Greater New York . Dr. Kim specializes in complex surgical cases. He performs Cataract, LASIK, Glaucoma and Corneal Transplant Surgeries.

Specialties
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.

Ophthalmology

LASIK Surgery

Languages spoken

Korean

Doctor Q&A

162 Answers
60 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A male asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
For : For diabetic patients, the evaluation of the retina is critical. The surgeon must be sure that the patient does not have diabetic retinopathy or macu... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
It : It sounds like a corneal abrasion. It is a very painful condition but fortunately resolves quickly. Corneal abrasion expose your cornea to infection... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
It : It can be many things. First, a stye does not have to be present at the rim of the eye lid so the stye can be a diagnosis. It can also be a chalazio... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
LASIK : Lasik is a surgical procedure to correct the vision. Lasix (furosemide) is a medication to lower the blood pressure by removing excess fluid in your ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Cataract : Cataract is a by product of aging. And as such it is impossible to reverse the cataract development and progression just as you can not reverse aging.... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A member asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
You : You may be describing a stye, chalazion, or cyst. Near the nasal part of the eye lid is a small elevation with a hole in the center called lacrimal p... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Most : Most common cause for slow urination in your age group is prostate enlargement. Your should be evaluated by the urologist to make sure that it is not... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
It : It sounds like you are describing a pingueculum. It is usually a whitish or yellowish plaque that develops next to the cornea between the eye lids. ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Most : Most local pharmacies have eye wash solutions that comes in a large bottle. Use it to wash out whatever may be left behind. Then use a good quality ar... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
It : It depends on the type and the stage of macular degeneration. There is a dry type and a wet type. Dry type progress slowly and may never result in a... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
If : If you have an absess on your gum, Flagyl is not a good choice. Flagyl is a good anti-parasitic and has limited efficacy against the bacteria. For a... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A member asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
If : If you are over the age of 12, your vision from the lazy eye will not improve. That is why it is important for a child to have a early vision screeni... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
It is a good idea.: Dry eye is a common problem. It can be mild and minimally symptomatic or severe causing great distress. There are many treatment options, discuss wi... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Hmmm.... : Hmmm.... I sense some doubt from the tone of your question. Most trauma will result in some form of inflammation and edema especially if it results i... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Red : Red eye indicates inflammation of the conjunctiva. There is a long list conditions that can do this. Some are benign and some can be serious. It is h... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Usually in 1-2 days.: Most scratches in the eye is to the cornea. It is very sensitive and thus painful. Fortunately, they tend to heal very fast. Most within a day and d... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
The : The most common cause for the blood vessel to bust on the conjunctiva (whites of the eye) is the use of blood thinners including aspirin. The second ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A member asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Unless : Unless the er has an ophthalmologist or an ophthalmologist on call, they will not be able to assess your condition. For this reason, you should calll ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A male asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
If : If you have been a regular patient to a physician, then that physician is responsible for your care. If he can not take care of you then he must make ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A member asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
It : It could be from poor vision and he is trying to focus. I recommend a vist to a pediatric ophthalmologist for full work up.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Infection : Infection is a risk if sterile technique is not utilized. Botox itself is not a risk for infection.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
You : You should see your local ophthalmologist asap. You may have an orbital wall fracture with muscle entrapment and you need an immediate evaluation to r... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
There : There is not enough information in your question. Is the prescription "+" or "-" ? Also, we need to know how old you are. If it is "-" (also know... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Standard : Standard of therapy for dry form of degeneration is observation. For the wet form of this condition there are several treatment options, one of which... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
It : It would be helpful to know the name of the dop. Some drops for the ear are exactly sme medicine as for the eye except that they are packaged differe... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
You : You have many symptoms that are not related. First, you should quit smoking! this will eliminate potential problems. Second, you need to be evaluate... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Herbal : Herbal supplements do not require any studies to validate their claims. So there is no scientific peer reviewed data to know all the side effects or ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A member asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
The : The first line of treatment is a warm compress for one hour a day until the resolution is achieved. I also recommend cleaning the lid with a warm was... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A member asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
No! : No! icl does not modify the progression of your condition. It will improve your vision but does not preven the progression.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Use : Use of contact lenses always put the patient at risk of keratitis. Dry eyes increase the risk. Use the contact lense rewetting solution often and min... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A male asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
There : There are many people with natural large pupils. They often have light colored iris and tend to be young. It is not a problem. As some people are t... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A member asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Patients : Patients react to the medications slightly differently. There are many different pupil dilating drops with different duration of action. They can la... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
You : You should be aware that the treatment for wet maculopathy with injections require multiple injections. It needs time before any improvement is notic... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
You : You are young for the diagnosis of wet macular degeneration. I recommend a second opinion from a retina specialist. You can keep living at home unti... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
It can be!: Contact lenses often provide better vision than the glasses but if not used properly, it can be very harmful to the eye. It should be removed every d... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Many things.: Often the pain in the rear of the eye is actually from the front of the eye. It is called a referred pain. Most common causes are "dry eyes" and "uve... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Depends on insurance: It depends on the insurance coverage you have and where the surgery is being done. If you have medical insurance then you are only responsible for the... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Patients : Patients with high myopia are at greater risk for retinal tear and detachement. When this is noted, it must be treated immediately. This does not pr... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
As : As long as the contact lenses are clean and taken care of properly, it can be worn passed the recommended duration. Some contact lense company have b... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A male asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
There : There are many forms of cataracts. Certain cataracts will cause significant glare at night time preventing patients from driving. Not all cataracts ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Eye : Eye infection does not cause glaucoma. However, if you are saying that you were treated for high intra-ocular pressure thirty years ago, then you may... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A male asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
The : The simple answer is no. There is no implantable lense that will rehape your cornea that exist in usa. There are experimental trial of implanting a ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
It : It depends... It depends on the vision you have in that eye. You may not have 20/20 vision but if it is better than 20/60, you should not consider the... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
The : The center of the eye is filled with a vitreous. This is a substance similar to jello and is attached to the retina at several points. As we age, th... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
Whenever : Whenever you have an infection, it is best to have it evaluated by a physician. It sounds like that you have a "preseptal cellulitis", this is relat... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
It : It is difficult to assess without actually seeing the lesion. If it is a scar, it can be removed surgically by an ophthalmologist. If it is a ramnan... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
It : It is difficult to assess what you mean by "why can't i see at night". Is this only with your contact lens or with glasses as well? Astigmatism alon... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A male asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
There : There can be many causes for epiphora (tearing). They can be caused by dry eyes, clogged lacrimal duct, foreign body, allergies, etc... You should ge... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A member asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
The : The term "pink eye" is used to describe a vriral conjunctivitis. It will appear mildly red or pink for 1 to 2 weeks. It is a contagious infection. ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
A member asked:
Dr. John Kim
Dr. John Kimanswered
Ophthalmology 24 years experience
First : First line of treatment for a stye is warm compress. If done properly, it will resolve the condition almost all the time. Warm compress should be ap... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Testimonials
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.

16
Recommendations
166
Thank you notes
Dr. Rebecca Mammo
Dec 2, 2012
I endorse this doctor. Dr. Kim is a really great colleague and a superb surgeon. I recommend him highly as one of the best ophthalmologists in New York.
Dr. Martin Mayers
Dec 2, 2012
I am proud to have been involved in Dr. Kim's training. He is an outstanding ophthalmic clinician and surgeon who upholds the highest ethical standards.
I endorse this doctor, because his answers on AVVO reflect great judgement and knowledge in the area of ophthalmology.
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! I put dry rice in a sock and heated it for 40 secs. That stays hot for about 10 mins!
HealthTap member
Thank you, everyone seems to agree ... I will see a doctor if it persist !
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Share thanks in your own words...

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1999MD

Medical/Graduate school

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Graduated 1999MD

Medical/Graduate school

Columbia University
Graduated 1994MD

Medical/Graduate school

City University of New York, Queens College
Graduated 1989MD

Medical/Graduate school

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1999MD

Residency

Staten Island University Hospital

Residency

ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER

Awards

Surgical Mentor of the Year, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Attending of the Year, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Teacher of the Year 2005

Affiliations

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Publications

Models for joint ophthalmology-optometry patient management
Iris Suture Fixation of an Intraocular Lens
Corneal Ectasia in a Bronx Population
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less